CHEM. TEST (reactions, equations) Flashcards
synthesis (definition)
the process where one or more chemical reactions are performed with the aim of converting a reactant
decomposition (definiton)
a single compound is broken down into 2 or more simpler substances
single replacement (definition)
type of reaction where an element replaces another in a compound
double replacement (definition)
2 soluble ionic compounds that react in solution to produce a precipite, a gas, or a molecular formula
combustion (definition)
the process of burning something
diatoms
hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, flourine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astentine
an element (definition)
any substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes
a compound (definition)
a pure substance that can be broken down into elements. It is made of two or more atoms from different elements.
a mixture (definiton)
A mixture is made when two or more substances are combined, but they are not combined chemically.
balance this equation
aluminum oxide—–aluminum + oxygen
2Alsub2Osub3
4Al + 3Osub2
writing chemical formulas
Psub5Osub4
pentaphosphorus tetraoxide